Telegram-herald., 1887-12-11
AT THE PLAY HOUSES.

cdisourys lfOuuduours repeatcu tncil
dAshing burlesque. The Hunming Bird"
at Powers Grand. yesterday afternoon and
evening. The weather was beastily. yet il
did not deter a good number Of the ad-
nirsrs Of Nellie McHenry. John Webster
and all Of the rest of the Jolly troubadours.
from going To the thestre-there is no
better antidote for dull care, tn an an even
ing with Saiisbury's Troubadours.
Next Friday ana Saturday evenings, w.
H. Powers Ivy Leaf" will hold forth at
Powers Grand. This play has been seen
here before, and of course 1t is not neces-
sary 10 alude 20 the charming and
picturesque presentation OF domestic life in
Ireland. Mr.. Powers has already estsb-
lished good reputation for employing
capable actors.
Alice Harrison, clever kicker, good singer
and one of the brightest burlesque artists
on ths stage, will be at Redmond's Grand
all OF this week. She will present revival
OF that funny satire entitled Photos" Ii
Is several seasons since Alice Harrison has
appeared here, and those who remember
this sprightly. vivaoious little woman will
be on hand 10 bid her welcome. Miss Har-
rison has played several engagements in
the larger cities and has not been able TO
make q general tour of the country.
Alice Harrison who appears at Redmond's
in Photos" this week appeared in the
drst presen tation of the "Mikado" in
America Her original Yum Yum was the
talk OF the large Eastern cities.
Nanager Gsrwood returned yesterday
| from flying trip TO ST. Paul, Minneapolis
aud Chicago. In the latter city he saw
Alice Harrison in Photos" and was de-
| lighted with her and the company. He
secured some elegant attractions while
| away.
At Redmond's tonight Prof Dierkes. the
| mesmerist. will give one of his peculiarly
| entertaining exhibitions. The orchestra
under Prof Bernard have arranged a par
| ticularly good programme, which in itself
should attract a large audience. Prof
| Dierkes Is without doubt according to al.
| reports-the greatest mesmerist today in the
| business.
| Manager Gouge has the contract in bis
| inside pocket for the appearance in this
| city of Americas two greatest actors. Booth
| and Barrett. The contracf is signed, and
| the hundreds who have inquired concern
/ ing this engagement may rest assured that
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| Grand Rapids this season.
| Manager Smith Is playing as good an
| average OF variety talent IS can be seen In
| any theatre in this country. He is making
| a great reputation for playing fine attrac-
| tions this season. He offers an attractive
programme for this week.
Joe Hsworth will soon appear at the Star
Il A I'D h.lu ,ft
/ Gen Horace Porter gave q dinner party
| At Delmonics last Saturday evening to-
/ Henry Irving. During the evening salsci-
| Gus stories became the order. Irving has
| been considered q very polite and sagsci-
i ons man. In the course of his remarks he
4 took occasion 70 abuse Pulitzer. of the
1 HorJd All because The World had CRITICS.
| ed Ellen Ferry fairly and courteously. The
/ remarks were received with look Of blank
amszement and pious horror by the as
| semblsd guests. Mr.. Irvings exceedingly
bad taste will not gain him any new friends
| or admirers.
F. A. Sothern will appear here soon in
| one OF the great laughing successes of the
season. entitled. The Highest Bidder"
/ Mr.. SotherE has inherited a great share of
| his fsthsr's zsnias. and has vor ed his way
up from the bottom round Of the ladder.
1 Louis James and bis charming wife. Marie
| VAIN wrighl. are doubling last years busi-
ness. Their receipts in Denver last week
4 we're 50 90.
| Lawrencs Barrett hss contribated clear
and ioxicsl article 20 the December Nertb
| 4rsfo.a. entitled Examining shake
spesrs-
| Freierick Wsrse is getting 70 the front.
After years Of hsrl WORT ard persistent
Sfn.iv he = beginning 10 realize financial
success n played q fine engagements in
/ Psst5u i1ring TIE psst week. TIE Boston
prass without exception praise ais acting.
Ccurrii's Opere Company. which ap-
rsars At Powers Grand next week. e aae of
1 sba hest eauippsd on the road- Tie cast
I iurluGes Laura Beilini. Helen Won Dosn-
hoF I.v.fis o'Nsil Jscqaes Kruger. Harry
ae Lorrne srd so. 1sgiisre- Also essunfni
scenery. superh costumes. and q lsrgs
I ckorss and orchestrs.
The Gypsv Bsron" vas composed bv
Strauss. ~bose waltz strains hsve delighted
thcnxsnds in every counsfE- n the woSld.
re aid that the veteran nsns<sr. J. n.
I Nryirxsr wiH auiid a th>.tr~ IN w York
| ard rarn it ever - R.ssroa s.S Crane f3g
the erosiuefien q Sans~n S@eay o8
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